albinism

(albə niz′əm)

noun

the condition of being an albino

Related Forms:

See albinism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Congenital absence of any pigmentation or coloration in a person, animal, or plant, resulting in white hair and pink eyes in mammals.
  2. The condition of being an albino.

Origin:

Origin: French albinisme

Origin: , from German Albinismus

Origin: , from Albino, albino

Origin: , from Portuguese; see albino

.

Related Forms:

  • alˌbi·nisˈtic adjective

Learn more about albinism

link/cite print suggestion box